Producing policy to protect growth
By Hong Dung
January 02, 2023 | 15:42
Vietnam continues to weather the storms affecting the global economy. Andrea Coppola, World Bank’s lead economist, spoke with VIR’s Hong Dung to evaluate Vietnam’s ongoing economic performance.
Worker protection required after spate of lay-offs persists
By Oanh Do
December 30, 2022 | 16:29
With the labour and employment market entering choppy waters in the last months of the year, social stability could be threatened if policymakers do not address the issue, experts say.
How electric vehicles can shape the auto industry
By Vu Tan Cong
December 22, 2022 | 11:05
In order to implement Vietnam’s net-zero commitments, one of the solutions by the government is to use more electric vehicles (EVs) as a means of transportation for the step-by-step replacement of motor vehicles powered by conventional internal combustion engines.
Navigating tax concerns for Vietnamese and multinational companies
By Luu Huong
December 19, 2022 | 18:29
The pandemic has reshaped the global and domestic economy, and altered every nook and cranny of the tax landscape.
Harmonisation highlighted for success in merger and acquisition post-deal period
By Celine Luu
December 15, 2022 | 10:29
Despite the lucrative potential of mergers and acquisitions, miscommunications and various other differences can derail the benefits and synergies of significant deals in the post-merger period. Seck Yee Chung, partner at Baker McKenzie Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Celine Luu the factors of a failed takeover, as well as how to maximise compatibility from different stakeholders.
Vietnam’s action plan for commodity import-export
By Saxena
December 14, 2022 | 16:53
With Vietnam set to maintain momentum to realise its dream of becoming an alternate global supply chain leader, the Fourth Industrial Revolution is providing a boost for global industries to look to Vietnam as a major manufacturing hub in the Southeast Asia region.
Embedding a culture of excellence
By Nguyen Thu
December 13, 2022 | 18:55
International law firm Allens has a long and proud heritage of shaping the future for clients and communities as well as its people. Giles Cooper, Linh Bui, and Ngoc Anh Tran, partners at Allens Vietnam, told VIR’s Nguyen Thu about the company’s 30-year success story across a range of industry and community issues in Vietnam.
KPMG launches 2022 Vietnam Customer Experience Excellence Report
By Anh Duc
December 09, 2022 | 08:46
A new KPMG report identifies the leading performing brands and industries providing exceptional experiences from the consumer's point of view.
5 factors to drive business differentiation and competitiveness in Vietnam
By Linh Dan
December 08, 2022 | 16:52
On December 7, PwC Vietnam launched a new report “Asia Pacific’s Time: Responding to the new reality,” which sets out five success factors that help businesses develop in today’s landscape.
Innovative answers for the urban logistics industry
By Fion Ng
December 08, 2022 | 11:19
Vietnam is well positioned as the next ideal destination for the large consumption markets in Asia. This is explained by the outstanding growth in spending of the middle class in Vietnam lately. Specifically, just under 10 per cent of the population participating in this class actively shopped in 2000, and this proportion has quadrupled in just two decades.
Putting workers at the heart of operations with ILR
By Ho Tuong Vy
December 07, 2022 | 17:04
Since last year, some companies have recently carried out the amendment and/or supplement to the internal labour rules, followed by registration with the competent authority in accordance with the Labour Code. There are critical points to these rules that can be looked at from a legal perspective in terms of the practice of Vietnam, with a strong focus on notification.
KPMG expands legal services in Asia Pacific
By Anh Duc
December 06, 2022 | 17:33
More than 275 lawyers across Southeast Asia are set to join KPMG legal firms, giving the global organisation an extensive legal footprint in Asia Pacific, bringing coverage globally to 84 jurisdictions.
The proactive pursuit of sustainability
By Thanh Tung
December 06, 2022 | 11:40
The Vietnamese business community is pursuing sustainable development. Patrick Haverman, deputy resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Thanh Tung about how this will help it improve competitiveness and expand performance.
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